Torre dei Conti

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The remaining lower portion of the Torre dei Conti
The remaining lower portion of the Torre dei Conti

The Torre dei Conti is a medieval tower in Rome, Italy, located near the Coliseum and the Roman Forum.

It was built in 1238 by Pope Innocent III as a fortified residence for his family, the Conti di Segni, over one of the four apses of the Forum of Nerva's portico. Currently standing at 29 , it was once 50-60 m tall, and gained the nickname of Torre Maggiore (Major Tower) for its size. The upper floors were destroyed by a series of earthquakes. It was abandoned starting until 1620, when it was rebuilt by the Papal Chamber.